Celebrity MasterChef line-up revealed including Gogglebox and Strictly stars

The stars are set to battle it out in the kitchen!

Author: Charlotte RoszkoPublished 15th Jun 2023
Last updated 16th Jun 2023

A new set of famous faces are ready to battle it out in the kitchen as Celebrity MasterChef returns for 2023. This year's line-up includes stars from Love Island, Strictly Come Dancing and Gogglebox as 20 celebrities bid to impress judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace.

As we look forward the new series, here's everything you need to know about Celebrity MasterChef 2023...

When does Celebrity MasterChef 2023 start?

An exact release date for the show has not yet been officially confirmed, although it is set to air in the summer.

Who is on Celebrity MasterChef 2023?

There are 20 celebrities taking part in this year's series of Celebrity MasterChef, including Strictly Come Dancing professional Dianne Buswell, Love Island star Dani Dyer and The Wanted singer Max George.

Dani Dyer

Best known for: Love Island 2018 winner.

Dianne Buswell

Best known for: Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer.

Max George

Best known for: The Wanted singer.

Luca Bish

Best known for: Love Island 2022 contestant.

Amy Walsh

Best known for: Emmerdale actress.

Mica Ven

Best known for: Gogglebox star.

Apl.de.Ap

Best known for: Rapper and Black Eyed Peas member.

Cheryl Hole

Best known for: Drag queen and Ru Paul's Drag Race UK star.

Dave Benson Phillips

Best known for: TV presenter and entertainer.

James Buckley

Best known for: Actor who starred in The Inbetweeners.

Locksmith

Best known for: Musician and member of Rudimental.

Jamelia

Best known for: Singer.

Marcus Brigstocke

Best known for: Comedian and actor.

Michael Praed

Best known for: Actor.

Remi Burgz

Best known for: Radio broadcaster.

Richie Anderson

Best known for: TV and radio personality.

Sam Fox

Best known for: Singer and former glamour model.

Shazia Mirza

Best known for: Comedian.

Terry Christian

Best known for: Comedian and broadcaster.

Wynne Evans

Best known for: Opera singer and broadcaster. Widely known from the Go Compare adverts.

Ahead of the show arriving on BBC One this summer, MasterChef series editor, Katie Attwood, said: “This series is a total treat for Celebrity MasterChef fans – John and Gregg are on sizzling form and the creative dishes that the celebrities deliver need to be seen to be believed. Expect everything and more!”

Sarah Clay, commissioning editor for the BBC, added: “It’s 2023 and Celebrity MasterChef is back with new challenges, new faces but the familiar humour and expertise of our esteemed judges, John and Gregg. The series go from strength to strength and this one doesn’t disappoint.”

What channel is Celebrity MasterChef on?

Celebrity MasterChef will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Who is hosting Celebrity MasterChef 2023?

John Torode and Gregg Wallace will be returning to host the new series.

Who are the previous winners of Celebrity MasterChef?

So far, 17 stars have won Celebrity MasterChef. The most recent winner was television presenter Lisa Snowdon, who bagged the title in 2022. You can see the full list of Celebrity MasterChef winners below:

2022: Lisa Snowdon

2021: Kadeena Cox OBE

2020: Riyadh Khalaf

2019: Greg Rutherford

2018: John Partridge

2017: Angellica Bell

2016: Alexis Conran

2015: Kimberly Wyatt

2014: Sophie Thompson

2013: Ade Edmondson

2012: Emma Kennedy

2011: Phil Vickery